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We will protect women’s sports

As a dad of five girls, there is nothing I wouldn’t do to protect them.  Women’s sports at every age are something we have to protect. Unfortunately, recent decisions by the Biden Administration have put all women’s sports at every level...

Relentless Fight for E-15 →

I’m continuing my fight for E-15 year-round. Year-round E-15 will lower gas prices, help move us back towards energy independence, and ensure a diversified energy portfolio that is more sustainable long term for every single American. Watch...

Legislation Alert: Standing Up for Law Enforcement

Homicides are up 13%.  Aggravated assaults are up 33.89% in urban areas across the country.  Police officers killed by gunfire have risen by 32% since 2020.  To help ensure safer communities, this week I voted to stand with law...

Here’s how I’m fighting for you →

As your representative in Congress, I’m continuing to fight to reign in burdensome regulations hurting Iowa’s farmers. I’m working to defend Iowa’s farmland by overturning the Administration’s disastrous Waters of the United States rule that...

Can you believe this?

In our first 100 days, we have gotten a lot done for Iowa’s families, businesses, and farmers. Across our 21 counties, it has been an honor uplifting your voice, sharing your experiences, and working bipartisan manner to get things...

Legislation Alert: Supporting Parental Leave

As a father of six, I know time with children is critically important to new parents. Being a parent isn’t easy and time with your children is precious. As a current Air Force Reserve member as well, I know there’s more that can and should be...

? Federal Overreach ALERT →

Iowa farmers know how dangerous and detrimental the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule has been to farming and agriculture in Iowa. This federal government overreach has put almost every single waterway, ditch, and puddle under federal...

How important is the farm bill to you?

I am excited to announce we are officially kicking off the farm bill listening tour across the district. I want to ensure every farmer’s voice is heard.  As a part of the agriculture committee, this listening tour will serve as a critical...

Do you think kids need more opportunities for success?

Iowa leads the nation in job training, apprenticeships, and high school work-based learning programs. We are a model for ensuring every student is met with the best fit for their own success.  As a member of congress, I want to ensure we...

How important is your healthcare?

Healthcare is deeply personal, and I will always fight to make sure from every corner of our district, healthcare and access to it, is strong.  This is why I hosted a round table to ensure we are up lighting voices in every part of our...

NEW BILL: INCENTIVIZING ADOPTION IN AMERICA

As a father of two foster children currently going through the adoption process, I have firsthand experience with the shortcomings of adopting. It’s a long, lengthy process to adopt and many times comes with a lot of costs. Our country’s adoption...

SUPPORTING AMERICAN ENERGY INDEPENDENCE

Families are expected to pay the highest energy costs in 15 years this winter, which is why I am working to lower energy costs ahead of time. In this economy, with interest rates climbing and inflation still near record highs, Iowans should not...

GETTING ANSWERS ON SILICON VALLEY BANK COLLAPSE

As a member of the House Financial Services Committee, we just held the first hearing on the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. We are pushing forward aggressively to get accountability and provide transparency for the American people. As part...

Are you up to date on agriculture issues?

Iowa’s agriculture is mission critical to our economy and rural communities, as well as the global energy and food supply. This is why we are fighting for bipartisan and common-sense solutions to ensure every farmer has the ability grow, produce,...